Practice question

A technician suspects a school bus diesel has a mechanical valvetrain problem. Which test BEST supplements compression testing to localize an air-sealing fault to a specific path (intake valve, exhaust valve, rings, or head gasket)?

  1. Battery load test
  2. Coolant pH test
  3. Tire pressure check
  4. Cylinder leakage (leak-down) test

Answer: D — Cylinder leakage (leak-down) test

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